This ESO Arcanist Tank build is capable of taking on all content in the game. Its a strong choice, and by far the most meta option available in elder scrolls online today. DK Tank Builds have been the meta consistently for years and for good reason.
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ARCANIST TANK BUILD
OVERVIEW
- Race: Imperial or Nord
- For other great alternatives see our race guide here.
- Mundus: Atronach
- Attributes:
- Magicka: 0
- Health: 64
- Stamina: 0
- Consumables
- Food: Bewitched Sugar Skulls
- Potion: Essence of Health (Tri-Stat)
CONTRIBUTIONS
Massive thanks to Gofure (Godslayer tank) for his valuable insights while putting this build together
GEAR – ARCANIST TANK
In this section we will go over the beginner and veteran gear for this Arcanist Tank Build
SLOT | SET | WEIGHT | TRAIT | ENCHANTMENT |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Magma Incarnate / Nazaray | Medium | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence |
![]() | Magma Incarnate / Nazaray | Light | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence |
![]() | Turning Tide | Heavy | Reinforced | Prismatic Defence |
![]() | Turning Tide | Heavy | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence |
![]() | Turning Tide | Heavy | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence |
![]() | Turning Tide | Heavy | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence |
![]() | Turning Tide | Heavy | Infused | Prismatic Defence |
![]() | Powerful Assault | Jewelry | Infused | Reduce potion cooldown |
![]() | Powerful Assault | Jewelry | Infused | Reduced Block Cost |
![]() | Powerful Assault | Jewelry | Infused | Reduced Block Cost |
![]() | Void Bash | Sword + Shield | S – Decisive / B – Infused | S – Reduce Target Weapon Damage B – Multi-Effect |
![]() | Powerful Assault | Ice Staff | Infused | Crusher |
- Magma Incarnate drops in Vet Dread Cellar
- Nazaray drops in Shipwright’s Regret
- Turning Tide drops in Shipwright’s Regret
- Yolnahkriin drops in Sunspire (Trial)
- Powerful Assault can be purchased from Guild Traders (frost staff is EXPENSIVE feel free to use fire or lightning staff until you can afford it)
- Cast vigor once every 10 seconds to proc PA
- And of course, once you get to Vet Trials grab the Monster sets requested by your raid lead!
STARTER TANK GEAR
NOTE: Starter does not mean it is bad, it just means that it is obtainable earlier in the game!
SLOT | SET | WEIGHT | TRAIT | ENCHANTMENT |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Engine Guardian | Medium | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
![]() | Engine Guardian | Medium | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
![]() | Crest of Cyrodiil | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
![]() | Crest of Cyrodiil | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
![]() | Crest of Cyrodiil | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
![]() | Crest of Cyrodiil | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
![]() | Crest of Cyrodiil | Heavy | Infused | Maximum Health Enchantment |
![]() | Torug’s | Jewelry | Healthy | Magicka Recovery Enchant |
![]() | Torug’s | Jewelry | Healthy | Magicka Recovery Enchant |
![]() | Torug’s | Jewelry | Healthy | Magicka Recovery Enchant |
![]() | Torug’s | Sword + Shield | S – Infused / B – Infused | S – Hardening B – Multi-Effect |
![]() | Torug’s | Ice Staff | Infused | Crusher Enchant |
- Engine Guardian drops in Darkshade Caverns II
- Crest of Cyrodiil can be purchased from Vlastarus, Elite Gear Vendor in Cyrodiil (or guild traders anywhere)
- Torug’s is a crafted set
SKILL – ARCANIST TANK
Honorable mentions:
Elemental Blockade creates an elemental barrier dealing damage to enemies and setting them off balance
Reviving Barrier is a good alternative Ult for health and protection for you and your party (handy in no-death runs)
SKILL LINEAGE – ARCANIST TANK
SKILL (MORPH) | BASE ABILITY | SKILL TREE |
---|---|---|
![]() | ![]() | Arcanist > Soldier of Apocrypha |
![]() | ![]() | Arcanist > Soldier of Apocrypha |
![]() | ![]() | Arcanist > Soldier of Apocrypha |
![]() | ![]() | Arcanist > Curative Runeforms |
![]() | ![]() | Weapon > One Hand and Shield |
![]() | ![]() | Alliance War > Assault |
![]() | ![]() | Alliance War > Assault |
![]() | ![]() | Weapon > Destruction Staff |
![]() | ![]() | Guild > Undaunted |
![]() | ![]() | Arcanist > Soldier of Apocrypha |
![]() | ![]() | Arcanist > Soldier of Apocrypha |
![]() | ![]() | Alliance War > Assault |
PASSIVES – ARCANIST TANK
- CLASS
- All passives
- WEAPON
- 1 Hand + Sword: All Passives
- Staff: All Passives
- ARMOR
- Light Armor: If wearing
- Medium Armor: All
- Heavy Armor: All
- WORLD
- None
- GUILDS
- Mages Guild: All Passives except Might of the Guild
- Undaunted Guild: All Passives
- Alliance
- Assault: First passive (1 point only)
- Racial: All Passives
- Alchemy: Medicinal Use
CHAMPION POINTS – ARCANIST TANK
In this section, we will go over the Arcanist Tank champion point setup 2.0.
Warfare Tree
CP Level | Perk | Points |
---|---|---|
Eldritch Insight | 20 | |
Tireless Discipline | 20 | |
Quick Recovery | 20 | |
Preperation | 20 | |
Elemental Aegis | 20 | |
Hardy | 20 | |
Duelist’s Rebuff (slot) | 50 | |
Enduring Resolve (slot) | 50 | |
Unassailable (slot) | 50 | |
Ironclad (slot) | 50 | |
Blessed | 20 | |
Piercing | 10 | |
Battle Mastery | 40 | |
Flawless Ritual | 20 | |
Mighty | 30 | |
War Mage | 30 | |
Precision | 20 |
Fitness Tree
CP Level | Perk | Points |
---|---|---|
0-150 | Boundless Vitality (slot) | 50 |
150-300 | Fortified (slot) | 50 |
300-450 | Rejuvenation (slot) | 50 |
Tireless Guardian | 20 | |
Fortification | 30 | |
Hasty | 16 | |
Hero’s Vigor | 20 | |
Tumbling | 30 | |
Defiance | 20 | |
Nimble Protector | 6 | |
Mystic Tenacity | 10 | |
Expert Evasion (Slot) | 50 | |
Savage Defense | 30 | |
Bashing Brutality | 20 | |
Sprinter | 20 | |
Piercing Gaze | 30 | |
Tempered Soul | 50 |
Craft Tree
CP Level | Perk | Points |
---|---|---|
0-150 | Steed’s Blessing (slot) | 50 |
150-300 | Breakfall | 50 |
300-345 | Wanderer | 15 |
345-375 | Steadfast Enchantment | 10 |
375-465 | Rationer (slot) | 30 |
465-690 | Liquid Efficiency (slot) | 75 |
690-870 | Wanderer | 60 |
870-990 | Steadfast Enchantment | 40 |
990-1140 | Fortune’s Favor | 50 |
1140-1290 | Gilded Fingers | 50 |
1290-1380 | Out of Sight | 30 |
1380-1500 | Fleet phantom | 40 |
1500-1599 | Soul Reservoir | 33 |
1599-1749 | Treasure Hunter (slot) | 50 |
1749-1884 | Inspiration Boost | 45 |
1884-2034 | Meticulous Disassembly | 50 |
2034-2259 | Master Gatherer | 75 |
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